Location: Esplugues de Llobregat (Spain)
Contract: Contract for Works and Services
Working day: Full time
Sector: Healthcare
Vacancies: 1The Fundació Privada per a la Recerca Sant Joan de Déu is an entity created in 2002 to cover the research activity that is carried out, both in the biomedical and social sphere, at the Maternal and Infantile Hospital of Esplugues, in the Parc Sanitari de Sant Boi de Llobregat and in other centers of the Hospital Order San Juan de Dios - Province of Aragon San Rafael.
Our research has qualified and prestigious professionals, and we constantly want to incorporate into our teams the best scientific profiles. Working with us is working in a multidisciplinary hospitality environment, integrated within the assistance and aimed at providing a response to the needs of the people we assist.
Commitment with "HR Excellence in Research"
Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit-based recruitment promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies. On September 2018, Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu was awarded with the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resources policies in line with the Charter & Code. The Institution works to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.
Equality at Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu
All our Job offers and fellowships encourage applications based on diversity.
We have different mechanisms in place to ensure equal opportunities during the selection process, including ensuring a gender balance in all committees involved in the recruitment process.
Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu is aware of the importance of encouraging diversity and increasing the participation of women in Science in order to enhance innovation, and the creativity and excellence of our research efforts.
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. No restrictions of citizenship or gender apply to our positions.
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Candidates can present allegations to the way in which they have been evaluated and present the corresponding appeals writing to rrhh@fsjd.org. All the allegations received will be answered.
Positions open for Fetal medicine research fellows to join a research line based on the development of an experimental model of artificial placenta.
BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center is conducting a research line on fetal surgery involving the development of an artificial placenta experimental setting. Research activities involve animal experimentation. We are mainly looking for (1) junior physicians from related specialties (i.e. mainly Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Neonatology-Intensive Pediatric support or Cardiology, but other medical/surgical fields may be considered) with interest in a competitive research fellowship; (2) professionals from other fields (i.e. biomed, veterinarian …) with experience in experimental surgery particularly involving pregnancy.
Context
BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center, directed by Prof. Eduard Gratacós, is a multidisciplinary research centre in fetal and perinatal medicine, with a consolidated track record in fetal medicine and surgery research and a long-standing experience in large multidisciplinary projects.
BCNatal-FMRC is the research center of BCNatal, a large clinical centre integrating the Departments of Maternal-fetal Medicine and Neonatology from two large tertiary University Hospitals, the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital and Hospital Clinic Barcelona. The research and clinical center provide a privileged environment for clinically applicable and translational research.
Conditions
• Full-time positions.
• Options to pursue a PhD
• Starting date: as soon as posible (some flexibility depending on the candidate)
Duration: Initially, 2 to 3 years (6-month probationary period).
Application process:
Use the Talent Clue link to apply, attach your CV and a motivation letter including at least two references, which will not be contacted without your permission.
Main purpose of the job
•To participate as key member in the development and research activities of an experimental model of artificial placenta. Responsibilities include support and monitoring of lamb fetuses including hemodynamics, cardiac function and well-being,
and for some positions the development of a personal research project. Exposure to clinical fetal medicine and surgery activities within BCNatal will be contemplated when the experimental research schedules allow for it.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Involvement in the definition of protocols for fetal support and monitoring, from general fetal well-being to specific developing organs (heart, lungs and brain).
• Involvement in the tasks of fetal support and monitoring.
• Participation in the development and refinement of experimental procedures as part of the surgical team.
• Perform literature searches and stay updated with the state of the art.
• Develop documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Biological sample extraction, collection and processing.
• Fetal monitoring data collection and integration in the DB system.
• Maintain accurate records and document the actions taken.
• Ensure prompt and efficient response to queries (daily trouble shooting), acknowledging all communication, and ensuring efficient flow of information.
• Comply with the 4Rs (reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery) and ethics involving animals in research.
• Contribution to the publication of research results in national and international journals (for those with an interest in research outputs and PhD theses).
• Perform other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job description as requested by the Project Manager, Principal Investigator, Scientific Manager or the Chief Investigator. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. The appointee will be expected to carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Key Profile Requirements:
The successful candidate should be educated to a degree in Medicine or equivalent.
Experience in experimental research/surgery will be an asset but not mandatory depending on the other skills and type of position. Candidates with a PhD degree can be considered but it is not a requirement.
We look for individuals with a clear ambition to progress in their career by joining a worldclass research group within a highly innovative multidisciplinary research line. Enthusiasm and willing to learn attitudes are a must and will be key aspects in the selection process.
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